Recipe
Exquisite Mozambican Peri-Peri Prawns
Mozambique's peri-peri prawns need only one decision: how much hot pepper you can take. The prawns marinate in a paste of garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt and crushed chiles, then hit a hot grill or pan until charred at the edges and just cooked through. The marinade becomes the baste; the shells carry the fire. Four servings in 35 minutes, best eaten with your hands.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Exquisite Peri-Peri Prawns | |
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3 -4 | pounds large Mozambican prawns, shells and heads on |
1 1⁄2 | cups oil (of your choice) |
2 | tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 | tablespoons minced and crushed garlic |
1 | teaspoon salt |
4 -12 | dried hot peppers (African peri-peri peppers recommended) |
1 | teaspoon paprika |
Instructions
Preparation of Prawns | |
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| 1. | Begin by washing the large Mozambican prawns, pat them dry, and carefully cut open the backs to remove the dark veins. Use kitchen scissors to butterfly the prawns without removing the shells. |
| 2. | Prepare the oil a day in advance for optimal flavor. Remove seeds from dried hot peppers, chop them, and combine with oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and paprika in a bottle. Heat the oil gently without boiling until it turns a reddish color. |
| 3. | Marinate the prepared prawns in the oil mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before grilling or baking at 350°F (180°C) until they turn pink. Be cautious not to overcook. |
| 4. | Once cooked, drain the prawns on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving on a hot platter with accompaniments like rice and fresh bread. Enjoy this dish by eating with your hands for an authentic experience. |
| 5. | Highly favored in Maputo, the Mozambican capital, these peri-peri prawns are a must-try, especially at the renowned Costa do Sol restaurant overlooking the sea. |
Nutrition facts
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 1460.6 kcal |
| Protein | 92.9 g |
| Fat | 117 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița
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